Building record MLI43329 - Water Tower, Baumber

Summary

Late 19th century water tower, to the north of Baumber.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1866 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

A late 19th century water tower, to the north of Baumber. It is of two storeys and is built of plain red brick, laid in English Garden Wall bond. It is approximately 21ft high with a 5ft tank on top. The structure measures 15ft by 10ft at the ground. A covered well or spring is to the north. Two windows are on the southern elevation (one to each floor), with the entrance door to the northern side. All three openings have cambered arches over them. The tank is formed of iron panels, each being 5ft square. {1}{2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: 1992-97. Index Record for Industrial Sites. LI/SLHA/SES39.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Barry M.J. Barton. 2003. Water Towers of Britain. p.207.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 22182 74604 (4m by 5m) Surveyed
Civil Parish BAUMBER, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Aug 24 2023 9:18AM

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